AFRICA/UGANDA - “Apostles of Jesus,” first African missionary Congregation celebrates 40th anniversary in August

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Rome (Agenzia Fides) - The Association of the Apostles of Jesus, the first missionary order founded in Africa, will celebrate its 40th anniversary on August 22. The theme of the anniversary is, “I will be with you always.”
The Congregation was founded in 1968 in Moroto, Uganda, by Fr. Giovanni Marengoni, a Combonian missionary, and approved by Bishop Sisto Mazzoldi (also a Combonian).
The “Apostles of Jesus” work in over 60 communities in over 30 dioceses in Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Sudan, South Africa, Djibouti, and Ethiopia. The Congregation also works in Europe and in the United States, present in 20 dioceses in 15 states, from Alexandria, Louisiana to Seattle, Washington. The Apostles serve as parish pastors, assistant pastors, and chaplains in hospitals and schools.
The Congregation is currently formed by 370 members, priests and professed brothers. On June 27, 2007, Pope Benedict XVI named Fr. Emmanuel Obbo, Bishop of Soroti (Uganda). He is the first “Apostle of Jesus” to be named Bishop. (LM) (Agenzia Fides 16/5/2008; righe 14, parole 161)